LPDEN Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Yesterday I came across a SJ-200 my local dealer just received that was a demo that apparently never got used as a demo and sat in it's case for the last few months. The only sign the it was out of the factory box is a small mark on the outside of the case. The guitar itself is flawless as far as my eyes can tell. I had mentioned the guitar here online yesterday and went back to the dealer again today and had the dealer take the guitar out of the back room so I could spend some time playing it. I played the guitar for a good 45 minutes. All I can say is wow! Maple and Sitka never sounded so good! This SJ-200 knocks my socks off. Maple and Spruce never sounded so good. I was so taken away by the sound and I bought it. The 25.5 scale works fine for me on the guitar and the neck seemingly plays itself. It's getting a set-up and a new saddle, so when the dealer gets that work done I'll take it home. I haven't been this excited about a guitar purchase in a very long time! This does mean I am no longer pursuing the Costello Century of Progress I discussed in another thread, as I am saving my next purchase for a new electric. I don't have any actual photos of the guitar, so this is the best I can do until it comes home: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acousticat Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Nice Guitar Cowboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksdaddy Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 A thousand heartfelt congratulations. It's like parading home in a new Cadillac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nid2007 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Congrats!! Play some towshend for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLiveSoundGuy Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosewoody Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 There are a few iconic guitars...D-18, D-28, H-Bird, and J-200. (and J-45) Hey, 3 out of five are Gibsons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilliangirl Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Congratulations!! Can I ask you to remember what the first song you play on it will be (when you get it home)? Someday I'm going to get one of those. Sal, that avatar is adorable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Thanks everyone for the nice words. It's such a great feeling buying a new guitar, especially a Gibson which is a really proud moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 Congratulations!! Can I ask you to remember what the first song you play on it will be (when you get it home)? Someday I'm going to get one of those. Sal' date=' that avatar is adorable![/quote'] You bet I will ! Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 18, 2008 Author Share Posted April 18, 2008 There are a few iconic guitars...D-18' date=' D-28, H-Bird, and J-200. (and J-45) Hey, 3 out of five are Gibsons.[/quote'] That's a great way to think about it! Needless to say, I am very happy to have been able to select the SJ-200. As I mentioned, it gives you a proud sense of ownership of grand tradition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarstrummer Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 The SJ200 was my first Gibson. As my dealer put it when I bought it, "if you're gonna own a Gibson, you have to have an SJ200". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibsonjunkie Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 One of the happiest days in my life was when I took delivery of a brand new J-200. Good luck and enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maninblack Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Because I love my J-150 so much I forget sometimes it's not a J-200. Congratulations. I'm very happy for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyc007 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Conrats! The SJ-200 is an iconic guitat - ans deservedly so. Mine is finicky: some days it effortlessly sounds like an orchestra; other days I cannt get anything out of her (I wonder if other SJ-200 owners have the same experience?). Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wonderful Choice! =D> =D> =D> =D> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 The SJ200 was my first Gibson. As my dealer put it when I bought it' date=' "if you're gonna own a Gibson, you have to have an SJ200". [/quote'] That's exactly how I felt. When I put things into perspective, it didn't make sense pursuing other models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 One of the happiest days in my life was when I took delivery of a brand new J-200. Good luck and enjoy it! ^_^ I can relate just on the feeling of getting the deal done in the store. I'm sure when it comes home I guessing I'll feel the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geelinus Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Dang! That's anic eguitar! Congratulations! ^_^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Dang! That's anic eguitar! Congratulations! Thanks Linus. I have to admit, it looks alot better in person than these catalog photos look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticbhoy Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Congratulations and enjoy. It's a wonderful guitar !! I bought my new SJ200 last year and am still going about looking like I'd won the lottery. The factory installed pick-up is excellent, and I'm just about to take this sweet toned baby on her first major gig. Oh happy days......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Congratulations and enjoy. It's a wonderful guitar !! I bought my new SJ200 last year and am still going about looking like I'd won the lottery. The factory installed pick-up is excellent' date=' and I'm just about to take this sweet toned baby on her first major gig. Oh happy days.........[/quote'] Thanks Celtic! Yes, I too really like how the electronics on the guitar sounded too. It really did the unplugged sound alot of justice. Best of like on your first big gig with your SJ-200... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnt Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Oh yessssssssssss! Congrats Dennis ( if you can feel a slight touch of "green" in this reply it's because I am bloody envious!) BR John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPDEN Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Oh yessssssssssss! Congrats Dennis ( if you can feel a slight touch of "green" in this reply it's because I am bloody envious!) BR John John, you can be sure that if you and I were at a jam gathering together, you would have full access to play and enjoy my new SJ-200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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